FEBRUARY Cyber Scam Newsletter
In this month's edition, we're raising awareness of romance fraud, vaccination scams, national insurance scams, and Bitcoin scams!
Young Adults often face different problems online
If you’re a young adult we have a section full of articles tailored to you.
WARNING: Criminals continue to take advantage of coronavirus vaccine roll-out as phishing email reports soar
Action Fraud is raising awareness of another coronavirus vaccine scam, after it received a high volume of reports relating to a phishing email on Monday 25 January.
Met someone online? They may not be who you think they are.
Cyber Safe Warwickshire and Warwickshire Business Watch remind residents to stay safe online as risks of Romance Fraud continue to increase.
WARNING: National Insurance scam leads to surge in calls to Action Fraud
Action Fraud, the national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime, is warning the public about a National Insurance scam, after it received over 1,000 extra calls from members of the public this week.
Scam Alert: Watch out for emails promoting Bitcoin investment scams
Action Fraud have received over 400 reports in two days.
Homebuyers warned of scams as end of stamp duty holiday looms
Buyers in danger of being conned by fraudsters into paying money into their accounts, says UK Finance
WhatsApp forces users to agree to share private data including phone number with Facebook
WhatsApp will force users to agree to its new privacy policy within the next month, or else lose access to the app.
Scam alert: fake NHS COVID-19 vaccine text and calls
Dangerous fake NHS text and calls have been circulating, telling people they’re eligible to apply for the COVID-19 vaccine.
JANUARY Cyber Scam Newsletter
In this month's edition, we're raising awareness of Fake DPD Messages, Courier Fraud, Boradband Scams, and Malicious Software!
Don’t let criminals pupset your Christmas!
Action Fraud is warning the public to make sure they’re not barking up the wrong tree this Christmas, as animal lovers have lost almost £2 million to fake pet adverts since March.
Action Fraud warns of new courier fraud tactic after receiving 120 reports in 24 hours
New alert from Action Fraud and the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) about courier fraud.
Fake DPD messages lead to over £200,000 in losses since June
Action Fraud is warning the public to remain vigilant as victims report losing £242,000 to criminals purporting to be from parcel delivery company DPD since June.